Hi everyone: I would like to join this thread also. I have been reading some of the other one. And would like to give this a try.
I hope I did this right.
My weight as of today is 218.8, I want to get down to 120 lbs. I'm 5' 1.5 inches tall so

27 C
54 P
108 F
1296 cals.

Does that sound right. Thanks for any help you can give me. Are you doing this as net carbs. or not?

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So, I am terrible at math. I am hoping you all can help me because I am really interested in joining a challenge/support group for this in particular. I am trying to figure out the mathy bits here:

First you figure up your IDEAL weight in KILOS. This is not necessarily the weight you are aiming for but it is your Ultimate HSIS (Hot Stuff In Swimwear) weight.
HSIS weight in kilos plus/minus 10% = range for protein grams/day
HSIS weight in kilos divided by 2 = upper end for carb grams/day
The rest of your diet is fat. HSIS weight in kilos x anywhere from 2 to 3.5 depending on your weight goals (lower to lose, higher to gain)

Is ideal weight... determined by me or as determined by the medical chart or what? Because my idea of ideal is still America's "fatty." (180 lbs is my initial goal.) Should I do math based on that or based on a doctor chart thing? *goes to google*... 131 - 160 lbs. for a female of 5'9"?! I feel I would look emaciated at 130 lbs, I can't imagine that being a good look for me at all, but maybe that is just because I have been large for so long. =P

I am 5'9", 29 years old, 306 currently (SW 347, LW 287). I have a large frame and an hourglass body-type.